E46 323Ci vs e39 525i

why would you want the ugly facelift e46?

facelift 530 e39

>530
V8>I6

op doesn't seem to want to spend the extra on a well sorted 540 or it's extra upkeep costs so i didn't suggest it

I have an E46 323i and I quite like it, but I do often wish I had more power. If you can afford it, I wouldn't go for either of these, try to get the bigger engine (330i or 540i). If these two are your only option, the decision comes down to whether you prefer a smaller better cornering car or a bigger comfier one.

e39 525 for the 90s aesthetics

That was the kick I needed.
e39 it is

330d with a chip you pleb

Ayy, Godspeed user

>diesel

Now I need some good driving tunes

>massive torks
>easy and cheap tunability
>powerband more suited for everyday driving
>awesome fuel economy
>still sounds awesome if it's anything other than a gay ass I4
I don't know why people dislike diesel desu

You forgot
>slow

Neither. Only cucks and soy boys drive non "M" BMWs.

I take it you drive an M3?

Z4 with M3 engine and rear diff. I like fresh air.

Z3 clownshoe chad > Z4 virginmobile

Definitely, especially since the last couple years of the Z3M got the S54
Z4 still pretty cool though

Does an S52 swapped E30 325is count?

M3s are actually a little under powered in their class. It's the clever rear differential that really makes it handle like a race car. Swap that in too.

>still sounds awesome
Not really, and nothing like as good as a petrol I6.

This
Not even v8 can compare to i6

e46 because the e39 has the exact same profile as a mitsubishi galant

>implying there is anything wrong with that
The Galant is an awesome looking car user, what are you on about?

>Looking at thumbnail
Shit, that looks like a VR4
>Open image
Sheeeit. Also, totally different, but why the fuck would you car if it looks strikingly similar to an oldschool modgod?

My nigga right here

True as fuck.

I have a 530i sport and even in manual, I'd wished for a 540i

It’s much heavier, has worse balance and costs way, way more to maintain than a 530i. The idea is what you want, not the reality. In reality an M5 is what you want because it’s all the pain of a 540i but 10 times the fun.

Neither a w211 is miles better

nah w211 is a slightly more comfortable boat.
not worth it

W211 are made of rust from the factory

As if bmws dont rust
I like the diesel bmws but I just preffer comfort over muh spottiness

w211 has ungodly body roll and the sound insulation could be better and the steering could be lighter for a luxury car
sound system is very nice though

Well I am thinking of either getting an e90 320d or a e270 cdi
I am afraid the e90 will be too bumpy

Don't get the 320d
You'll kick yourself in the nuts for not getting the 330d

Well I plan on getting a 320d then sell it for a 330d
I mean if I get a 330d whats next?
I want to drive different levels of power(went from 75hp to 140hp on current car)

But why?
Get the 330d, drive it for some time. Then get a chip/tune for the ECU.
Then you'll accomplish the same thing. While having the car you actually wanted to begin with

this, swapping cars is a waste of money and you have a bigger possibility that you'll buy a lemon/shitbox
Just get a clean 330d or 335d

neither you retard

I am a yuropoor student who can only afford a 320d and 330d cost like 60% more?

With that situation. Get something cheaper.
You're a student. Buy a Mondeo

n-no

how much do you spend on maintenance?

There is absolutely nothing wrong with Mondeo's.
Decent power, practical, well balanced and cheap as dirt.
They are what Honda used to be before they became a meme

E39 M5 bruh.

you know you have the same engine that the e46 328i has right?
the ONLY thing that changes is that the 323i has more restrict headers. change those and there you go, more power.
i had one for a few years, did that and it changes the car completely, fells like you just bought a new car

Hijacking thread: E30 318is or 325is?

fpbp

the last of the non-shit bmws

neither. 540i manual or 330ci

325
How's that even a question?